Belt Technician - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Metals Group

Fortescue Metals Group

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 516418

Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location:
Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Solomon, Eliwana, Iron Bridge, Chichester Hub, Perth Bennett St

Categories:
Maintenance

_Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we're diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company._

Belt Technician

Work Location:
Various sites across the Pilbara Region

Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster:7D7N7R & 7D7N14R- FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Ore Processing Facility (OPF) Supervisor, this role will be responsible for repairing, maintaining and improving conveyor systems and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Carry out steel cord & fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs
Lag pulleys on site with cold vulcanized lagging in compliance with FMG work standards
Conveyor system maintenance including but not limited to roller changes, roller frame change out & repairs, skirt replacement & repairs, installation of tracking devices
Maintain safety & belt hygiene standards across the fixed plant process
Operate mechanical conveyor belt handling equipment such as winders, winches and belt stands
Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and log all information into the asset management app (PDS)

Qualifications and Experience:

Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing trade qualification or similar.
Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems
Significant experience in a fixed plant continuous processing plant
Strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies for largescale, continuous processing plants
Proven commitment to safety and zero harm

Applications close: 14 Apr 2023 W. Australia Standard Time